Ancient Lake Biwa Clay : Hohin

Hohin (handleless teapots) in Ancient Lake Biwa Clay.

A hohin has a very fast flow, so it can be used in the same way as a gaiwan, which makes it a suitable tool for gongfu-style brewing.

The hohin in the Ancient Lake Biwa Clay series come in three shapes. The flat and conical hohin were designed with function first. They have no obstructions, so loading and removing tea leaves and cleaning are easy. The flat type is also suitable for large-leaf teas such as Phoenix Dancong Oolong and Wuyi Rock Tea.

The clay and firing are described on the Ancient Lake Biwa Clay by Junzo Maekawa page.